Our dog destroys property at random, has chewed up (over time) a folding table leg. She destroyed a library book and has messed up 2 purses and other items of value. We cannot leave her home alone for 15 minutes without her finding something to break (sometimes). She constantly poos on the floor and is a royal pain in the butt to walk as he drags any and everyone across the yard... but the much older Beagle we have has gotten used to her. She's also really sweet besides all the things above. The family I live with is strongly against making her an "outside dog".
2006-11-13 18:52:40 · 10 answers · asked by lexintonlenny12 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She's near or barely over a year old.
2006-11-13 19:12:13 · update #1
And my GF and her dad brought her home without warning and since I am almost 90% or more in charge of her care...
2006-11-13 19:13:47 · update #2
She needs lots of attention and excercise. If she drags you on the leash, you need to establish that you are the dominant person in the relationship. This should be done in a nonviolent manner such as gently using your legs to block the food bowl or knuding her over on to her side. When she finally cowers to you or rolls onto her back you have earned her respect. To keep her from tearing things up buy her toys that she can chew and then work to establish the difference between toys and no-no things. Try using a no chew spray until she gets the point. She may need to be walked twice aday and try to set aside a 15-30 minute time of day when its just you and her. Good luck!
2006-11-13 18:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by Heather 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow! We have a dog at our shelter who actually ate the owner's car (not all of it, but enough to count. That's why we have the dog).
I'd like some more info about what kind of dog, what size, and the age. Some chewers never stop chewing. Doesn't sound dental (pain or teething) to me. With most of them it's behavioural, but it takes a psychic to figure it out sometimes. Is it one person's property, like your spouse? Is the dog jealous?
With it also pooing in the house and dragging people, tho, it sounds like a big idiot. Which is not lethal, but can be annoying. The dog we have that chews on cars is actually mentally challenged, and has the IQ of a two-month old puppy. He hangs out with the puppies, plays with them, eats with them (if we let him), and still gnaws on inedible objects. He, obviously, is one of our outside guys. He is also a sweetheart. We just have to remind ourselves that he is not at full capacity, and is not doing things on purpose to make us crazy. His owner didn't understand that and abused the dog, and it still made no difference. Duke is just not a rocket scientist.
Does your dog seem to have problems (other than those mentioned) where your scolding just doesn't seem to sink in? She does the same "wrong" things over and over? Then it might be an IQ problem, or shall we say, adjustment???
I'm sure people are going to recommend a crate, since the family wants the dog inside, but the dog will still be bananas when it's not in the crate. Might even be worse after being confined.
Our Duke calmed down a lot, once away from the irate former owner, and is now also about a year old.
Please give us a little more info, or at least consider that yours might be always be a puppy :-) Good luck to you.
2006-11-13 19:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by Charlotte M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All dogs need love, attention, patience, exercise, training and toys. It can be done and there will be relapses but don't give up. Dogs get bored and a bored dog is destructive, that's where toys come in. Regular walks will give the dog exercise and potty time. There is a type of harness that can be used to prevent dogs from pulling and jumping. Try Petco or Petsmart. They also provide obedience training.
2006-11-14 09:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by Coop's Wife 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
obedience training for sure. get cesar milan's book...he's the dog whisperer. you didn't give any info as to the breed or age of your dog...sounds like a puppy to me. some dogs don't get over being hyperactive. if, after obedience training, your dog is still overly hyper, the vet can prescribe a medication to calm your dog down. best of luck with this.
2006-11-13 19:00:42 · answer #4 · answered by pirate00girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some doggy ritalin...
Nah, just kidding. If they made doggy ritalin, I'd invest stock in it. You've gotten some pretty good answers, and there's nothing I could say that they haven't already.
And there most certainly is a such thing as a hyper dog.
2006-11-14 01:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by Gooplesquirch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a crate...I know, I know...some ppl are against it, but dogs are "den dwellers" and they naturally will take to a crate or cage. One that's only big enough for her to stand up and turn around....to big and she'll poop in the corners. But this will let her know that she has HER space...and you have yours. I have crated every one of my dogs, and they actually sleep in them when they are out...it's their bed, their space, and they feel comfortable in them.
She might cry the first few days until she gets used to it, but every time you put her in it, give her a cookie and tell her "go to bed" and after about a week, she'll get used to it. Then she'll enjoy her "space" and you'll enjoy a clean house!
Hope this helps,
Melissa
2006-11-13 22:43:58 · answer #6 · answered by lissakitten22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she needs discipline and structure in her life, do you watch The Dog Whisperer? you can get some good ideas from his show
why don't you check into obedience classes? it would really help this dog and they are fun to do
2006-11-13 19:36:32 · answer #7 · answered by Loollea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say you should contact Cesar Milan, The Dog Whisperer. He is AWESOME w/dogs.
2006-11-13 18:55:26 · answer #8 · answered by Sherrie C 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
hmmmm...could be you need to train it! and take it to obedience classes which will train you to train your dog
2006-11-14 03:44:36 · answer #9 · answered by julie's_GSD_kirby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give it sedative.
2006-11-13 18:57:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋